‘g’ Green Design Center in Mashpee Commons hosts a workshop for homeowners, “Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Step by Step,” from 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 2. To register or for more information, call 508-477-7988.

Free pancakes

IHOP hosts its National Pancake Party fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 5 at IHOP restaurants nationwide, where there’s a free stack of buttermilk pancakes waiting for patrons. IHP hopes that guests will make an optional contribution to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities. Over seven years, they’ve raised more than $10 million for these charities.

Member to Member

The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce hosts a Member to Member event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Old Yarmouth Inn, Route 6A, Yarmouthport. $15 non-members. RSVP: 508-362-3225.

Cones for Kids

Friendly’s Ice Cream has launched its annual Cones for Kids campaign, to benefit East Seals summer camp for kids and teens with autism and other disabilities and the organization’s Youth Leadership Network. A $1 donation gets you five coupons for a kid’s cone plus an adult entrée certificate, through Feb. 14.

Free smiles

Dr. Stephen Bellorini’s East Brewster Dental will again host Brewster’s annual Dentistry from the Heart event – a day of free dental care to the first 100 or so folks lined up – for an extraction, filling or cleaning. A team of dentists, volunteers and sponsors will be on hand Feb. 16 for the fifth year of the program, held at 11 Baystate Ct., Brewster. For information call 508-255-0111 or visit www.dentistryfromtheheart.org.

CC Mall to host Diaper Derby

The Cape Cod Mall (Macy’s Men’s Court) hosts their second annual Diaper Derby on Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’ll be a “crawler contest” plus a Tiny Tot fashion show, activities for tots and older siblings, and local vendor displays. The CC Mall can be reached at 508-771-0200.

Goin’ green

Mashpee business Bum Boosa has achieved Level I Verification from the Cape & Islands Green program. This means the company has reduced energy consumption, cut down on waste, switched to environment-compatible products and undertaken other “green” initiatives. The Green program was organized by a collective of local business owners and is supported by the Cape and Sandwich chambers of commerce along with the Community Development Partnership.

A green of a different color

The 2013 Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade will be on March 9 in Dennis and Yarmouth. Companies interested in supporting the parade may include an ad in the program, enter a float or sponsor one of the marching bands. In turn, supporters receive promotional opportunities on the parade website and Facebook page. Sponsorships range from $10 to $250. Those interested may email to
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Full details at www.capecodstpatsparade.com.

Startin’ up to keep goin’

Local entrepreneurs, designers, developers and startup enthusiasts will converge on Mass Maritime Academy for Startup Weekend Cape Cod, March 8-10. Once again there’ll be 54 hours of developing innovative ideas from concept to launch, and startup veterans will be on hand to provide their business expertise. The weekend takes previous Entrepreneurs’ Weekends up a level with the affiliation with Startup, which is organized by the Cape Chamber, Cape & Plymouth Business, 4Cs, and a host of other local business groups. More information and registration materials are available at www.capecod.startupweekend.org/

Local inn earns kudos

Sea Meadow Inn in Brewster has been named a “Guest Favorite” for 2012 by BnBFinder, an independently owned bed and breakfast directory. The award is based on guest preferences and independent reviews posted to the BnB website, which awarded Sea Meadow high marks for Its “friendly staff and generous breakfasts” as well as its “warm and inviting environment.” Sea Meadow’s website is www.seameadowinn.com/; BnBFinder may be reached at www.bnbfinder.com/

Flying high

Cape Air will offer service between Hyannis and New York beginning on June 14. Direct flights will be available to White Plains, with optional service into Manhattan via Cape Air’s ground transport. More information is available at www.capeair.com.

BNI holds Hyannis meetings

The COMM chapter of Business Network International holds weekly meetings featuring a speaker Thursdays at 7 a.m. at the Hyannis Golf Club on Route 132. Contact Jack Mason at 508-771-1427 or
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Donate your car

Your car or truck may be worth more as a donation than a trade-in. Call the Massachusetts Association for the Blind at 1-888-613-2777 for more details. These include a free tow, quick pick-up and a tax deduction.

Cape Cod Networkers

The group holds its weekly Wednesday meetings from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Sons of Erin Cape Cod, 633 Main St. (Route 28), West Yarmouth. The group seeks to enable good business relationships among fellow professionals, and to share strategies and ideas through a solid networking foundation. Contact Cyndi Swan at
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Foreclosure prevention

The Housing Assistance Corporation on Cape Cod offers free mortgage counseling for all local residents with questions about their mortgages. To set up an appointment with a counselor, call 508-771-5400.

Five Star Rehab supports veterans

Five Star Rehabilitation & Wellness is collecting non-perishable food items for the food pantry at the Nam Veterans Association of the Cape & Islands. Items may be dropped off at the Five Star clinic in the Village Marketplace, 269 Stevens St., Hyannis, Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Five Star will deliver the items to the pantry. 508-790-2700.